Jockey (2021) — Screenplay
An aging jockey chasing one final title faces a challenge when a rookie arrives, claiming to be his estranged son.
- Written by
- Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics, Marfa Peach Company, Contrast Films
- Length
- 77 pages
This character-driven drama offers a masterclass in restraint, using sparse dialogue and intimate close-ups to build a quiet, lived-in world. The script's structure skillfully intertwines a sports narrative with a poignant father-son dynamic, making it a compelling study in subtext and the slow burn of emotional revelation.
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